Lessons and Carols

By Unity Choir, Handbells, and Orchestra, December 18, 2022

9:30am and 11:00am

Prelude - “Rejoice - Joy to the World” arr. Perks

  • Jeff Perks, Organ
  • Sarah Russell, Violin
  • Alaina Smith, Flute
  • Sharon Johnson, Cello
  • Anne Linebarger, Trumpet

Welcome - Rev. David Bonnmena

Lighting of the Advent Wreath - Mariah Nelson as Mary

Processional - “Once in Royal David’s City” - #49 Verse 1 - Children; Verses 2 - 4 Congregation

Song - “It’s Christmas Day All Over the World” - Children’s Choir

A Time for Children

Lesson #1  - Genesis 3:8-15, 17-19 - Chris Easterling

Anthem - “Come Thou Long-Expected Jesus” by Sheppard - Unity Choir

Lesson #2   - Genesis 22:15-18 - Maxine Cherry

Anthem - “Carol of the Bells“   - Unity Handbells

Lesson #3  - Isaiah 9:2, 6-7 - Pam Conrad

Carol        -   “Angels from the Realms of Glory” -     #22, 4 Verses: Verse 1- All; Verse 2- Men; Verse 3- Women; Verse 4- All

Lesson #4   - Isaiah 11:1-4a, 6-9 - Marty Smith

Anthem - “Night of Silence” arr. Ferguson    - Unity Choir

Lesson #5  - Luke 1:26-35, 38 - Kara Lukehart

Carol  - “It Came Upon a Midnight Clear”   - #38, v 1, 4

Lesson #6 - Luke 2:1-7 - Sam Sipes

Anthem     - “This Christmastide” by Fraser  -    Unity Choir

Lesson #7   - Luke 2:8-16 - Ken Sipes

Anthem      -  “Glory to God” G. F. Handel    -  Unity Choir

Lesson #8   - Matthew 2:1-11 - Rev. David Bonnema

Offering, Prayer of Thanksgiving, and the Lord’s Prayer

Carol       - “O Come All Ye Faithful” - #41, 3 verses

Lesson #9  - John 1:1-5 & 10-14 - Rev. Dana Seiler

Anthem   -   “The Word Was God” by Powell  -    Unity Choir

Carol - “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing” - #31, 3 verses

Charge and Benediction

Postlude - “Hallelujah Chorus” G. F. Handel - Unity Choir